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NEW! Spring 2008 Edition of SS&S Newsletter now available!

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Governor Kaine Announces Crackdown on Drunk Drivers Taking the "Scenic Way Home"
2008 Checkpoint Strikeforce Campaign Kicks Off Across Virginia

• KICKOFF PHOTO GALLERY

• VIDEO: TV3 Winchester reports on Checkpoint Strikeforce

Traffic fatalities significantly decrease over Labor Day Holiday Weekend
During the four-day statistical counting period, preliminary numbers indicate that seven people died in seven traffic crashes – Virginia’s lowest Labor Day fatality count since 2001, when six individuals were killed in traffic crashes.

2007 National & Virginia Law Enforcement Challenge Winners Announced!
VA Tops List of Winners of the National Law Enforcement Challenge

Nineteen Virginia agencies will be recognized at the IACP Annual Conference in San Diego, November 11, 2008 — the most national winners of any other state! A total of 520 applications were submitted to the National Challenge this year, 52 entries from Virginia alone.

Virginia Challenge winners were recognized at the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police Annual Conference at The Homestead August 18. Click here for photos!

Congratulations to all the National and Virginia Challenge winners!

Upcoming Events/Trainings

Smooth Operator
Wave IV: August 31 - September 6, 2008

National Seat Check Saturday
September 20, 2008

Child Passenger Safety Week
September 21-27, 2008

"Small Agencies – Big Responsibilities": A Symposium for Small Law Enforcement Agency Executives
September 22-23, 2008
Abingdon, VA

40th Military/Civilian Transportation Safety Workshop
October 29-30, 2008
Fort Eustis, VA
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In the News...

Motorists still speeding along
High gasoline prices have had little effect on how fast people drive.

Amherst County deputies will watch traffic from bus

State Police remind motorists to take it Safe, Slow & Sober this Labor Day weekend

Most Small Pickups 'Dismal' In Crash Test
Toyota Rates Best Among 5 Tested

High Gas Prices Drive Down Traffic Deaths, Study Suggests
As much as it hurts many drivers to fill up becuase of high gas prices, it turns out there may actually be an upside to the pain at the pump. According to the National Safety Council, as gas prices have risen this year, the number of traffic-related deaths has decreased.

Grant aims to up appeal of walking to school

Hypermilers Can Cause Danger In Saving Gas
AAA Advises Caution In 'Hypermiling'